I am having similar issues, I hope you don't mind my jumping in.I am not a computer wiz.The memory exception seems correct, because the crash happens at "system saturated" moments--i.e. TOGA.One thing that helped was to reload FSX onto the main hard drive--not 2ndary (i.e. :D or :E or :F).Another was to remove the anti-virus software.I know, quite basic stuff. But both help reduce memory overload, I believe.At times I've used the MSCONFIG prompt and removed all start-up applications.Jim seems to be on the money though. Thx!!!!